File:British Museum (53525397015).jpg

From Wikimedia Commons, the free media repository
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Original file(7,854 × 10,472 pixels, file size: 22.39 MB, MIME type: image/jpeg)

Captions

Captions

Add a one-line explanation of what this file represents

Summary[edit]

Description The Amber Tankard at the British Museum is a rare and exquisite example of craftsmanship from the late 17th century. Created by the master amberworker Tobias Birch, this remarkable tankard is crafted entirely from amber and adorned with intricate scenes depicting biblical narratives. The translucent amber allows for a warm and glowing aesthetic, highlighting the artistry of the carvings. With its delicate handle and finely detailed reliefs, the tankard stands as a testament to the skill of the amberworker's craft and serves as a captivating artifact, offering a glimpse into the luxury and artistry of the Baroque period in Northern Europe.
Date
Source British Museum
Author Dale Cruse from San Francisco, CA, USA

Licensing[edit]

w:en:Creative Commons
attribution
This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license.
You are free:
  • to share – to copy, distribute and transmit the work
  • to remix – to adapt the work
Under the following conditions:
  • attribution – You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use.
This image was originally posted to Flickr by dalecruse at https://flickr.com/photos/91873384@N04/53525397015. It was reviewed on 19 February 2024 by FlickreviewR 2 and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

19 February 2024

File history

Click on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time.

Date/TimeThumbnailDimensionsUserComment
current04:14, 19 February 2024Thumbnail for version as of 04:14, 19 February 20247,854 × 10,472 (22.39 MB)Tm (talk | contribs)Transferred from Flickr via #flickr2commons

There are no pages that use this file.

Metadata